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What book bans are doing to kids

"Each of our students needs to be able to see themselves in books and have that representation. It’s extremely important, and personally, to me, this is a life-or-death situation for some of our kids."

Still Surviving the White Gaze

Every memoir writer knows that mining the truth can be a fraught and risky endeavor. But I could not have imagined how keenly the response from my family would reflect the truth of America

The deadly act of telling the truth

Two Afghan journalists discuss leading a women-run news outlet under Taliban rule, plus a look at France's ban on hijab in sports

The Great Unionization

A conversation with Flight Attendants Union President Sara Nelson about the future of organizing